Lake birding habitat

Tiocano Lake

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Tiocano Lake is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Contopus virens

6/1/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Yellow-green Vireo

Vireo flavoviridis

6/1/2026LRGV NWR--Cannon Road (LTC-050)1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

5/31/2026822 E Taylor Street, Harlingen TX 785501 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

5/31/2026Estero Llano Grande SP WBC (LTC 054)1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

5/30/2026Estero Llano Grande SP WBC (LTC 054)1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)1 observed

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)2 observed

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)4 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)2 observed

Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)1 observed

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

5/23/2026Delta Lake (LTC 008)1 observed

Philadelphia Vireo

Vireo philadelphicus

5/22/2026Estero Llano Grande SP WBC (LTC 054)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Kiskadee

16/2/2026

Carolina Wren

16/2/2026

House Sparrow

16/2/2026

White-winged Dove

16/2/2026

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

16/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

16/2/2026

Lark Sparrow

16/2/2026

Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

26/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

36/1/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/1/2026

Mourning Dove

16/1/2026

Common Nighthawk

16/1/2026

Buff-bellied Hummingbird

16/1/2026

Laughing Gull

16/1/2026

Red-crowned Amazon

16/1/2026

Brown-crested Flycatcher

16/1/2026

Tropical Kingbird

16/1/2026

European Starling

56/1/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

76/1/2026

Muscovy Duck

26/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tiocano Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Tiocano Lake for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Tiocano Lake?
Notable species at Tiocano Lake include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tiocano Lake?
Birding at Tiocano Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tiocano Lake?
Tiocano Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.